We are currently looking for both, graduate and
undergraduate students, to join our multi-disciplinary group. Students
majoring in engineering or natural sciences disciplines (physics, chemistry,
biology) are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will work on research projects related to our general
research areas resulting in
Ph.D., Master's or Honors Thesises.

We also offer opportunities for foreign students
to perform their research requirements to obtain diploma or masters
degrees at their home institution. Short term stays to perform research
related to internships ("Praktikum") are also possible. Please,
keep in mind that such arrangements usually require the permission of
the home institution. University of Applied Sciences ("Fachhochschule
(FH)")
students are encouraged to apply. University of Applied Sciences students
are generally eligible to enter USF graduate school and can graduate
with Masters and/or Ph.D. degrees. Please, click here for further details.

Successful
applicants will be assisted by the Surface Science Lab when establishing
residence in the Tampa area upon arrival. Appartments in close proximity
to the university are usually available on short notice. Living costs
are comparable to European countries. The International
Student Office at USF will guide through the visa application process.

The Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD;
German Academic Exchange Service) offers a number of fellowships for
German students supporting visits to US universities. A brief summary
of these opportunities is posted here.

If you are interested in applying, please, send
your CV and a brief description of your research and degree interests
directly to
Dr. Schlaf via email. Applications
can be in English or German. Informal inquiries are welcome.

USF engineering students are invited to consider
joining the Master's course "Mechatronics" at the University
of Applied Sciences in Ravensburg-Weingarten (URW), Germany. The Mechatronics
Master's degree is a three semester program. Further details are given here.

There are also opportunities for funded short-term
stays at URW during which students can either take (English-taught) courses,
or perform thesis research. More details are given here.